Don't we love digital!!

We went camping Friday and Saturday...I just put my pictures on the computer...347 of them!
Gotta love digital :*) I need to go thru and edit, plenty to delete, so I'll be back with my favorites.

If you're curious about Trey's amber...check out Lynisha's post

Convention Preps

I found these on my mom's camera today, they were taken at our convention preps in June.
Meshayla and Kara went out for a week with Jana before convention.


The grounds--back in the sandhills!


Hiking up (and back down!) Scottsbluff Monument





Meshayla and Kara helping Jana in the kitchen

NOT a skate board!!

It's a "Rip-stick" and it's the latest thing around here for the kids to do. Two swivel wheels instead of 4. Can't balance on the thing myself, but it sure is fun to see the kids on them!

We have rednecks in NE too....

This has been here for years. All seasons. I suppose the farmer has put new bales out occasionally, but otherwise, it sits off the side of the highway, with the sign, for the amusement of cars passing by.
The kids have always thought it was funny, so thanks to my S-I-L...Morgen got his picture taken at the rest stop on their way home from G. meeting Sunday.........

The hardest thing,..

We're in the middle of wedding planning. I can plan and do decorations. I can sew flower girl dresses. I can make invitations, programs & guest books. I can plan and cook for the reception. I can clean house & beautify yards. I can give my opinions freely on about anything else involved in a wedding.
I've managed to do all these things in some measure for two of our other daughter's weddings already plus two nieces & a nephew.
So what's the problem?? Not "much"....just the problem of finding something for ME to wear!
Do you know how hideously ugly "mother of the bride" dresses are? (I could go to the goodwill and find some old draperies & wrap around myself & look like that) Why would I want to wear something that is so totally "not-me"? Why would I want to buy something that I would never wear again? Why is it so hard? I just want something I like, That looks good on me, I can enjoy wearing, feel good about myself in, wear again, and doesn't cost me a fortune either!
hmmm......
Is that really too much to ask?

I've just spent (way to long) on-line, searching sites for ideas...Maybe I don't know how or where to look, but came up with zilch, nada, NOTHING that I liked.
Any suggestions anyone?? Feel free to send me links! I won't offer any prizes, but believe me, If I found something from your suggestions, You would have my un-dieing gratitude!!! post them here, or you can find my e-mail on my profile.
Here's the wedding colors, and the wedding is the end of Aug, so I have to plan on higher temperatures. I dislike long sleeves, The blue or green is out, I don't wear suits...
I googled "mother of bride" dresses, and went to nearly every page. I also checked out "dressy" which is more along my line of thought. Long or tea length is fine...
Another one of my problems is that I don't want to look like I'm wearing something for a 60yr old,...but not 20 yr old either. Not picky....NOT ME!!

Tues night on our way home........



And, a thought for today.
A good reminder. On a spiritual level too:

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember this story: A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the rocks. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous 'yes.' The professor then produced a container of liquid from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed. 'Now,' said the professor as the laughter subsided, 'I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The Rocks are the important things---your family, your children, your health, your friends. If everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car.Your favorite hobbies/passions. The sand is everything else---the small stuff. 'If you put the sand into the jar first,' he continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles or the rocks. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you. 'Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Spend time with your children. Spend time with your parents. Visit with grandparents. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the rocks first---the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.' One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the liquid represented. The professor smiled and said, 'I'm glad you asked.' The liquid just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a cup of coffee with a friend.'

Kaela is 7 today!

Mom & Dad....Jeanne

Jana, Laura, Lynisha & Derek

Dalayna, Ryan & Relyssa

Meshayla, Morgen & Kara

Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday dear Kaela,
Happy Birthday to you!!

So did you have the mistaken idea that the 12th child in the family doesn't get as much attention as some of the others?? New baby comes along, and everyone just acts like it's another day & no one pays attention... Poor thing, no one to love her, play with her, no new clothes or toys. Especially no pictures :*)

Kaela...you are so lucky! 8 sisters and 3 brothers. You definetly have not been lacking for love or attention!!
It's hard to belive you are 7 already. Some special memories to me are...Your love for "sleeping in the middle" Your special song will always be "let them be little". --All the fun I've had with you and Kara, just 2 years apart, and dressing you alike. I hope you always remain as close as you have been. Watching you grow up--way to fast! Your independence...You started combing your hair when you were three, learning to ride a bike at 4, and learning to braid your hair when you were 5, insisting you had to learn to read before you went to school...
The special memory of Dalayna giving you your first bath after you were born, with all your siblings looking on. Derek coming home and picking up his little sister and taking her out to ride on the lawn tractor to mow with him & teaching you to ride the 4 wheeler. Remembering how thrilled you were to be a flower girl for Emily, Dalayna and Amanda all 3!!
I know you'll make many more special memories thru the years. We love you Kaelie Dawn!